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PART 4: belief 7

YOU'LL ONLY FEEL HAPPY ONCE YOU'VE LOST WEIGHT

THE TRUTH-

The belief that you’ll only be happy once you’ve lost weight is a complex one — and it can really distort your experience of the process.

Yes you will feel happier once you have achieved your goal, but your overall happiness shouldn’t be tied solely to the outcome of that goal because happiness can— and should—be found throughout the process, otherwise you’ll just develop negative memory formation about it.

Unlike your previous attempts to lose weight, this system doesn’t involve restriction, deprivation, or hardship, it involves positive and progressive change. It involves balance and variety, as well as boosting your mental and physical health now, not once you’re at your goal weight.

It is a journey of self-investment, healing, and empowerment.

It’s about reclaiming control over your life, letting go of past regrets, and becoming stronger in both body and mind — and all of that will naturally make you feel happier, which is particularly important throughout a weight loss journey because ‘feeling good’ plays a hugely significant role in motivation and consistency.

Reflect back through your previous attempts- were there ever times when you didn’t feel good but remained really disciplined and focused? It’s very unlikely.

And that is why you shouldn’t wait to feel happy once you’re at your goal weight, but all throughout the process of reaching that point.

And I’m not suggesting that you’ll automatically feel happy with the way you look now, but you can focus on feeling happy about the inevitable progress you will make, and you can feel excited about the way your future-self makes you feel by utilising the ‘mental imaging’ tool included in this system which will lead to improved emotional regulation, reduced stress, and increased motivation, ultimately fostering better mental health and well-being, which is hugely beneficial not only to your weight loss results, but the longevity of them too.

Studies show that when people enjoy the process of pursuing a goal, they become more creative, productive, and resilient. They bounce back from setbacks faster and solve problems more easily, as opposed to giving up when challenges arise.

Remember that you’re not just working towards an “end goal”, you are transforming your current life now, so now matters too.